Healing Your Gut: Having A Healthy Microbiome and Immune System with Dr. Asia Muhammad

Our Modalities of Healing series continues with an important conversation about how gut health and the microbiome impact our overall well-being.The digestive system is incredibly complex, and our gut health can influence several functions in the body and can be linked to many other ailments. That’s why when we look at healing from the inside out, healing our gut is a critical part of the conversation.We’re talking to Dr. Asia Muhammad, an expert in the field of gut health and digestion. Dr. Asia values the power of lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal health. She uses evidence-based, science-based medicine to provide individualized attention to those in her practice.As a naturopathic doctor, she utilizes nutrition, exercise, and supplementation through nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, and mind-body therapies such as hypnosis. She has a special interest in gastroenterology, mind-body medicine, and stress management, as increasing research demonstrates the role of stress in disease. She has received additional training in gastroenterology and mind-body therapies, including hypnosis, guided imagery, biofeedback, autogenic training, and progressive muscle relaxation.Dr. Asia has a gift for making a complex topic such as gut health easy for us all to understand.We Also Talk About… The difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine, and how the two can work together. What do we mean when we say “gut health” and why gut health is so important for everyone to understand and prioritize. How common gut health-related ailments such as dysbiosis, leaky gut, IBS, Candida, and SIBO occur. Simple daily practices anyone can implement to support their gut health. How antibiotics impact gut health, and how to support your gut after taking antibiotics. The importance of liver health, and why a healthy liver is important for a healthy microbiome. Resources: Follow Dr. Asia Muhammad on Instagram @dr.asiamuhammad Subscribe to Dr. Asia’s Newsletter Dr. Asia’s Liver Detox Tea GERD E-Book balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.